Support is eroding. Can President Biden hang onto the nomination?

On June 27th, long-simmering concerns about President Biden's age – and whether he's fit to serve a second term – exploded after a disastrous debate performance.

Biden has been trying to clean up the mess ever since. First at a fiery rally in North Carolina. And some ten days after the debate in a one-on-one interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos.

Neither event accomplished the goal of shoring up support for Biden, and now members of Congress are questioning whether the 46th President should remain the democratic nominee.

Evan Osnos, New Yorker staff writer and author of a biography on Joe Biden, weighs in on the Biden campaign at a crossroads.

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Las Vegas hits a new record high of 120 degrees Fahrenheit

With a heatwave persisting across the West, Las Vegas broke its all-time heat record on Sunday at 120 degrees Fahrenheit.


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Israeli airstrikes have hit at least 3 UN schools sheltering people in Gaza in 6 days

At least three UN schools housing displaced people have been hit directly by Israeli airstrikes in less than a week. A fourth suffered damage after an airstrike hit a building next to it.


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Russia strikes a children's hospital in Kyiv and other sites across Ukraine

A barrage of Russian missiles hit Ukrainian cities Monday, killing at least 36 people and injuring more than 149, and destroying a large children’s hospital in Kyiv, the state emergency service said.


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Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 hurricane

Beryl barreled ashore on Monday striking the central Texas coast. Along with high winds and heavy rain, a major concern is flooding — especially inland.


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Rapper BG's lyrics will face government scrutiny. Is it a violation of free speech?

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with attorney Alexandra Kazarian about the ways in which rap lyrics are used in the criminal justice system.


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Projections in France's election show voters rejecting the far right

Voters turned out in numbers not seen in decades to stop the far-right National Rally from taking power in the French National Assembly. Polls predicted a first-place finish for National Rally, which instead appeared on track for a third-place finish.


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California is trying to lead the way on reparations but not clear on the path to take

California recently allocated $12 million for reparations for the state's Black residents as a way to compensate them for the harm caused by the legacy of slavery and current discrimination.

Although it's not clear what the money will be spent on, it is clear it won't be directed toward cash payments at the moment, which many in the reparations movement say is the best way to atone for the legacy and harm of slavery.

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with NPR race and identity correspondent Sandhya Dirks about the latest on California's attempts to lead the way on reparations.


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Support for a recall grows in Oakland amidst mounting frustration with the mayor

Frustration has been building for years among some Oakland residents over high crime rates, a persistent budget deficit, and police chief turnover. A recent FBI raid of the mayor's home has intensified their arguments for her ouster.


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A Florida activist is installing 'period pantries' for menstrual products

An activist is installing "period pantries" around Tampa so people in need can get free pads or tampons. This comes as Gov. DeSantis vetoed a budget item making menstrual products free in schools.


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